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Mexican Chicken and Rice

21 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023
On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet. Sometimes, I make it ahead in the morning and refrigerate. It's so quick to just sprinkle on the cheese and reheat it for dinner.—Cindy Gage, Blair, Nebraska
Mexican Chicken and Rice
Mexican Chicken and Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, saute the chicken green pepper and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the corn, broth, salsa, salt, chili powder if desired and pepper; bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in the rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 381 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.